Underwater light leakage detection apparatus

Abstract

A housing is provided having a leak detection tube in liquid communication with the inside of the housing. The housing is adapted to be affixed to a wall surface of a swimming pool over a suspected leak area below the surface of the water by a lockable connector mounted on the housing. A suitable dye substance then is inserted into the distal top or free end of the leak detection tube while the latter is positioned just below the surface of the swimming pool water by a leak specialist positioned on the deck or beam of the pool. A light fixture may be mounted in the wall surface and the aforementioned leakage test conducted to determine water leaks in the niche containing the light fixture.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority for all purposes on and of my prior provisional application, Ser. No. 62 / 178,168, filed Apr. 3, 2015, entitled: Underwater Light Leakage Apparatus. By this reference, my prior pending provisional application, Ser. No. 62 / 178,168 etc., is hereby incorporated in and made part of this application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to underwater leak detector devices and methods, and more particularly, to a novel apparatus for detecting unwanted leakage through swimming pool underwater light fixtures without requiring the person conducting the leak investigation to do so immersed underwater in the swimming pool.Description of the Prior Art[0003]It is well known in the swimming pool art to provide various devices for detecting leaks through cracks in the drain system of the pool or through cracks or unwanted openings elsewhere in the pool structure. One known prior...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a new and improved apparatus for detecting leaks in swimming pools. It includes a sealer dome that is placed over a light fixture on the pool deck and attached to the pool wall using hooks and cords. A leak detection tube is positioned below the pool water surface and can be injected with dye using a syringe. The dye can then be observed to determine if there is a leak. This apparatus allows for easy and quick detection of leaks without the need for a specialist to enter the pool water.

Problems solved by technology

If the dye begins to move down or along the leak detection tube, there is a leak somewhere between in the wall receptacle or niche of the light fixture in which the light fixture is mounted.

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